The Best Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

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From Festive Feasts to Upscale Dining, make this Christmas a deliciously memorable one

Spending Christmas Day with family and friends is a time-honored tradition, but preparing a holiday feast doesn’t have to be. Long Island boasts a variety of restaurants that will welcome you this December 25th, offering everything from luxurious brunches to classic Italian celebrations. These spots fill up fast, so make your reservations today to ensure a seat at the table at one of these Restaurants Open on Christmas!

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

OHK Bar & Restaurant

Christmas Brunch with European Elegance

Indulge in a festive 3-course brunch at OHK Bar & Restaurant in Huntington. Executive Chef Raed Jallad has prepared a menu to delight, served in a European-inspired setting adorned with holiday cheer. For $125 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, enjoy a memorable Christmas from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Location: 135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY

Prime 1024

Steakhouse Elegance in Roslyn

Prime 1024 offers a sophisticated setting perfect for Christmas celebrations. Known for their stellar steaks and sushi, this Roslyn gem delivers a menu that satisfies every palate. Dine in their elegant space and enjoy attentive service for a memorable holiday meal.

Location: 1024 Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY

The Pantry

A Diner Tradition Since 1949

The Pantry in Rockville Centre offers a nostalgic yet modern dining experience on Christmas Day. Known for its evolution from a classic diner to a chic eatery, this family-owned institution serves up comfort food with a twist.

Location: 525 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY

Thom Thom Steak & Seafood

Sizzling Steaks and Fresh Seafood

Head to Thom Thom in Wantagh for high-quality Black Angus steaks, wild shrimp, and sushi-grade tuna. Pair your meal with contemporary cocktails and decadent desserts in a stylishly casual dining space.

Location: 3340 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY

Bella Vie

Fine Italian Dining in Bay Shore

Celebrate Christmas at Bella Vie, where Italian cuisine meets elegant dining. Their private dining room accommodates up to 70 guests, making it ideal for family gatherings. Enjoy authentic Italian dishes in a beautifully designed space.

Location: 240 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY

Gusto Divino Trattoria

Northern Italian Excellence

Gusto Divino in Seaford serves Northern Italian cuisine prepared by Michelin-star-trained chefs. From traditional pasta to signature dishes, their extensive menu, full bar, and private party rooms make this a fantastic Christmas dining choice.

Location: 3930 Sunrise Hwy, Seaford, NY

Branzinos

Upscale Dining in Huntington

Branzinos offers a Manhattan-inspired dining atmosphere with a focus on fresh seafood, prime steaks, and authentic pasta. Located in Huntington Station, this trendy restaurant provides a 5-star experience for your holiday celebration.

Location: 315 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY

Make Your Reservations Today!

Whether you’re craving a traditional Italian feast, a cozy brunch, or a decadent steakhouse experience, Long Island’s restaurants have something special for everyone this Christmas Day. Tables are limited, so reserve now to guarantee a holiday meal you’ll never forget. Happy holidays and bon appétit!

For Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve in Nassau County, click HERE!

For Restaurants Open on Christmas in Suffolk County, click HERE!

Disclaimer: The above mentioned restaurants were listed as open on 12/25 on OpenTable.com at time of publication.

Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Today that is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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